
Surf Forecasts:
Broad Cove surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, SSE swell with 208 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 4s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, gather 'round. Rusty here with the look ahead for our stretch of coast.
First, the big picture: Honestly, this 16-day window is a tough one. There are long, dry spells where you'd be better off waxing your board than getting wet. We’re staring at a lot of small, weak energy and mixed-up winds. Don't get your hopes up for any proper waves for a good stretch. We have a bit of a window around Monday the 14th, and then the tail end of the forecast might offer something, but it’s a grind to get there.
Right now, it's flat as a pancake and ugly. The rest of this week and the weekend offer nothing but tiny, messy dribble. The combined wave energy is barely a whisper, sitting between 13 and 72 for days, with near-calm conditions and junk wind. It’s a write-off.
September 14th - Monday: This is where we get our best shot. Broad Cove sees a pulse of 5ft of SSE swell, pushing the energy up to 212 in the afternoon. It’s not massive, but it’s the best we’ll see. The real story here is the early morning NW wind turning offshore at 6 mph, cleaning it right up. Expect clean, fun little lines. This is the standout of the whole forecast. For the intermediate surfer, it’s a solid session. The swell direction from the SSE is a bit off the optimum S, but with that clean wind, it'll still offer up some okay shape. Afternoon stays clean with a light offshore from the NNW, so the window is decent.
After that little pulse, it's back to the doldrums. We go through a huge gap from Tuesday the 15th right through to Monday the 21st of September. It's all below 3ft, weak energy (mostly below 80), and mostly cross-shore winds. A couple of mornings with offshore wind pop up, but the swell is just too small to bother with. The 18th has a long period 12-second SE swell, but it’s only 1ft – a ghost. Not rideable.
September 22nd - Tuesday: Another tease. A morning with 2ft from the east and a light NW offshore wind (3 mph). The energy is still low at 58, but it’s clean. Again, tiny waves but the cleanest we’d seen in a week.
September 24-25th - Thursday & Friday: There's a bit of a late call. Thursday the 24th picks up a 3ft SE swell with a bit more energy (138 and 129). The cross-off wind from the west will hold it clean, but the size and direction aren't firing. It’s surfable but very ordinary.
Final call? Your number one tip is Monday the 14th at Broad Cove in the morning or afternoon for the cleanest, biggest surf of the whole outlook. For the rest of it, keep your board in the car but don't get your hopes up.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
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41 | 33 | 15 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 45 | 180 | 208 | 105 | 32 | 47 | 19 | 49 | 52 | 20 | 27 | 41 | 27 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:24PM1.75m | 9:47AM1.80m | 10:07PM1.71m | 10:26AM1.79m | 10:49PM1.64m | 11:04AM1.74m | 11:31PM1.55m | 11:43AM1.67m | 00:14AM1.45m | 12:23PM1.58m | 1:00AM1.35m | 1:07PM1.49m | 1:52AM1.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:16PM0.14m | 3:34AM0.09m | 4:00PM0.12m | 4:13AM0.15m | 4:42PM0.14m | 4:51AM0.23m | 5:24PM0.19m | 5:30AM0.32m | 6:06PM0.26m | 6:09AM0.43m | 6:51PM0.35m | 6:51AM0.53m | 7:41PM0.43m | |||||||
— | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 6 | SSW 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
41 | 33 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 22 | 21 | 12 | 180 | 208 | 105 | 32 | 22 | 19 | 49 | 52 | 20 | 27 | 41 | 27 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | SE 15 | ESE 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 13 | SE 7 | E 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 |
18 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | 8 | 5 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | — | SW 7 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | E 15 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | SE 9 | SE 13 | S 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | S 9 | E 6 |
1 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 8 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 2 | NW 3 | NW 2 | — | SW 4 | SSW 6 | S 4 | S 5 | NNE 3 | NNW 2 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 |
1 | 1 | 1 | — | 7 | 10 | 20 | 45 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 27 | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 105 | 1315 | 1323 | 422 | 851 | 511 | 532 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 105 | 1746 | 397 | 0 | 1639 | 422 | 27 | 2279 | 1080 |
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Broad Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Lunenburg, Shelburne and Halifax.










